The Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria has received accolades from Olympian Emmanuel Peters for its use of the Waychamp Electronic system at the recently held MOB National Taekwondo Championship. Peters, a silver medalist at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, expressed his delight at the world-class equipment used for the event. He noted that it was a significant step forward for the sport in Nigeria and Africa. The championship, which took place in Lagos, featured top athletes and was attended by dignitaries.
Peters commended the federation for providing a platform for athletes to compete under the best conditions. He was impressed by the facilities on display and congratulated the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria (TFN) for a successful event. According to Peters, competitions like the MOB National Taekwondo Championship help identify hidden talents within the federation. He emphasized that the use of the Waychamp Electronic system was a massive boost to the sport.
The President of TFN, Tayo Popoola, expressed her satisfaction with the turnout of fans and dignitaries on the final day of the championship in Lagos. Despite initial uncertainties, the event was a success, with the sponsor, Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, present at the final. Popoola's efforts in promoting taekwondo were appreciated by Bamidele, who acknowledged her valuable contributions to sports administration in Lagos State.
The event was attended by several dignitaries, including the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Council, Lekan Fatodu, Chairman of Agege Local Government, Ganiyu Obasa, and NOC Vice President, Solomona Ogba. Other notable attendees included top members of the National Assembly and Babs Ogunade, Vice President of Nigeria Basketball Federation. Their presence underscored the significance of the event.
Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, the sponsor of the championship, expressed his happiness about contributing to the development of taekwondo. He praised Tayo Popoola for her dedication to promoting the sport and her valuable service to the Lagos State government. Bamidele's support for the championship reflects his commitment to enhancing sports in Nigeria.
The MOB National Taekwondo Championship, named after Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, showcased the best of taekwondo in Nigeria. The use of the Waychamp Electronic system was a highlight of the event, demonstrating the federation's commitment to adopting modern technology. This move is expected to improve the competitiveness of Nigerian athletes in international competitions.
The championship has set a positive precedent for future taekwondo events in Nigeria. With the success of this inaugural edition, the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria is poised to build on this momentum. The federation's efforts, supported by sponsors and dignitaries, aim to elevate the sport and discover new talents.
Key points
- - Olympian Emmanuel Peters praises the Taekwondo Federation of Nigeria for using the Waychamp Electronic system at the MOB National Taekwondo Championship. - The championship was attended by dignitaries, including Sen. Opeyemi Bamidele, who expressed his commitment to promoting taekwondo. - The event showcased the best of taekwondo in Nigeria, with the use of modern technology expected to improve the competitiveness of Nigerian athletes.
